This Day

by Steven Curtis Chapman
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Lyrics

La (E7)la la la (G)la,

la (E7)la la la (G)la la la.

La (E7)la la la (G)la,

la (E7)la.

(G)Yes (A)ter (G)day the (G)sky was (G)bright (D)and (G)clear.

(G)I could see the sun and (G)I (Dmaj7)could (G)hear (F6)the (D)song.

But (G)Faith (A)flowed (G)like a (G)riv (Dmaj7)er, (G)free (D)and (G)deep, and grace (A)was (G)not so (G)hard (Dmaj7)to (G)be (D)be (G)lieved.

But (A)that was yes ter day, and what was close e nough to touch now seems a world (E7)his a way.

So what (G)a bout this (G)day?

This (E7)day

(Gsus)all His (G)mer cies are new.

This (E7)day

(Gsus)ev ’ry (G)prom ise is true.

Fa (E7)ther, help me to be lieve, give me (G)faith I need to (D)know (E7)You and (Gsus)trust (G)You this day.

This day.

(G)Who (A)knows (G)what to (G)mor row’s (G)light (D)will (G)bring,

(G)tears to cry or may be (G)songs (Dmaj7)to (G)sing (F6)out (D)loud.

But (G)on (A)ly (G)God can (G)see (Dmaj7)that (G)far (D)a (G)way, and He (A)made (G)us for (G)liv (Dmaj7)ing (G)day (D)by (G)day ’cause (A)He wants us to see and that the God that He’s been ev ’ry day of world (E7)his to ry

is who (G)He is this (G)day.

This (E7)day

(Gsus)all His (G)mer cies are new.

This (E7)day

(Gsus)ev ’ry (G)prom ise is true.

Fa (E7)ther, help me to be lieve, give me (G)faith I need to (D)know (E7)You and (Gsus)trust (G)You this day.

This day.

(Gsus)trust (G)You.

’Cause (E7sus)You are (E7)the same yes ter (E7sus)day and (E7)to day and for (C)ev (G6)er.

(F#7sus)Through ev (F#7)’ry sea son Your (F#7sus)truth and (F#7)Your grace nev er (G)change.

Oh, Lord, I do be lieve

that the God that You’ve been ev ’ry day of (E7)his to ry is who (G)You are this (G)day.

This day,

this day.

This (E7)day you mer cies (G)are new.

This (E7)day Your prom ise (G)is true.

This (E7)day my hope is (G)in You, Lord.

This (E7)day,

(Gsus)whoa, (G)yeah.

This (E7)day

(Gsus)all Your (G)mer cies are new.

This (E7)day

(Gsus)ev ’ry (G)prom ise is true.

Fa (E7)ther, help me to be lieve, give me (G)faith I need to (D)know (E7)You and (Gsus)trust (G)You this day.

All your (G)mer cies are new.

This (E7)day

(Gsus)ev ’ry (G)prom ise is true.

Fa (E7)ther, help me to be lieve, give me (G)faith I need to (D)know (E7)You and (Gsus)trust (G)You this day.

All your (G)mer cies are new.

(This day your mer cies are new.

This (E7)day your prom ise (G)is true.

This (E7)day my hope is (G)in You, Lord.

this (E7)day.)

This Day — Simple Sheet Music

"This Day" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of D, 120 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “This Day”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "This Day"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
What key is "This Day" by Steven Curtis Chapman played in?
This Day is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "This Day"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "This Day" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "This Day"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "This Day"?
"This Day" was originally performed by Steven Curtis Chapman. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "This Day"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: A, Bm, C, D, Dmaj7, E7, F#7, F6, +3 more.
What other songs by Steven Curtis Chapman can I play here?
Try "MAGNIFICENT OBSESSION", "HOW DO I LOVE HER", "I'M GONNA BE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "This Day". Key of D, 120 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.